17. Orwell, G. [1946]:
Politics and the English Language
A quote from this
essay on clear and meaningful writing: "A mass of Latin words falls
upon the facts like soft snow, blurring the outline and covering up
all the details."

18. Safire, W[19??]:
Safire's Rules for Writers
A quote from Safire: "Is sloppiness in speech caused
by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care."